The little-known history of Champagne

[oldbrownhat]

For those popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly, you can thank these French widows.

While women were barred from owning businesses in 19th Century France, three widows, who were exempt from the rule, created some of Champagne's most lauded empires.

À votre santé!

 

[Rudi]

IIRC, champagne was an accident. Good work!

 

[lihpster]

Good. Now I know who to blame.

 

[chief38]

You just made me realize something! I had 10 people over this evening, bought Champaign and totally forgot to serve it! Don't think anyone missed it as there was plenty here to drink. Can't believe I did that!

 

[Protocall_Design]

Oh well, more for you!

 

[oldbrownhat]

You just made me realize something! I had 10 people over this evening, bought Champaign and totally forgot to serve it! Don't think anyone missed it as there was plenty here to drink. Can't believe I did that!

A terrible oversight. But it does keep

 

[chief38]

Personally, I don't even like Champaign! I am a Bourbon man. I also like Vodka, a fine sipping Rum and in a Margarita, Tequila.

Once per year I'll have a bottle or two of Beer (with a pizza or burger) and on a rare occasion, maybe even a glass of Wine if out for fine dining.